Motivation

HAVE FUN, BUT SET YOUR PRIORITY RIGHT!

By Eniola Fase

PSYCHOLOGY, 100L



Being in the sixth month of their first session at the University of Ibadan, a lot of freshers already carry different opinions on the University lifestyle. During the first few weeks as a fresher, it's no news that the majority of these freshers put a lot of energy into their academics. They dedicated their time to facing their studies. I'm actually writing based on experience. During my first few weeks in school, the only thing I and my classmates thought of was becoming a dedicated student. In fact, we went to the extent of reading old materials before our lectures even started.

I'm pretty sure this was also the case for a lot of freshers in various departments. They engaged in tutorials, and study groups. Some even attended up to two different study groups, including tutorials. Honestly, this didn't last for too long especially after we resumed physical classes. Now, freshers have relented, especially with many social activities going on in the faculty. To be candid, this is not a smart idea at all. Although it is said that all work without play makes Jack a dull boy. However, it is also said that whoever fails to plan, plans to fail.

It's very much alright to have fun and add some spices to your life to make university life fun-filled. I mean it's necessary to have fun but should that be a priority? No.

While having fun, it's important to be reminded that your old reading habit should be maintained. Reading way before exam makes things much easier when it's time for exams. This advice is not only for freshers but also stale students. However, I believe since freshers are new to the system, they are the best audience for this article. Building a good foundation for your GPA is no joke, and it's best to be aware that you will need to sacrifice a lot of time with your head buried in your books to build this strong foundation. Ignorance is no excuse for failure.

In summary, it's absolutely alright to have fun, especially while you are in your youth. Spend time with friends, socialize, and take good care of yourself but while you are doing all these, let’s not relent in creating a good foundation for our academics.

 

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